Refugees fleeing Afghanistan have been arriving in Redcar and Cleveland.
Two families who worked for the British in Afghanistan have already settled in the borough under existing resettlement schemes from the war-torn country following the Taliban takeover.
Now the council has pledged to accept more Afghans under the latest Government scheme, the details of which are still being finalised.
Councillor Steve Kay, Cabinet Member for Health, Housing and Welfare, said the council was “proud" of its record of helping those in need.
He said: “The Council has a proud record of supporting those fleeing conflict and seeking sanctuary. We have been part of the Syrian Refugee Resettlement Scheme for a number of years and many families have successfully settled in our borough under that programme. We have already started to help Afghans resettle in this borough and will continue to meet our humanitarian commitment in line with central government guidance."